Danielle Davenport
Latest News on Danielle Davenport:
The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026 (Jun 12, 2026)
Lena Waithe Joins The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab; 8th Cycle Playwrights Revealed (Mar 4, 2026)
Playwrights Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME Festival 7th Cycle Of New Works Lab (Oct 24, 2024)
The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026 (Jun 12, 2026)
Lena Waithe Joins The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab; 8th Cycle Playwrights Revealed (Mar 4, 2026)
Playwrights Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME Festival 7th Cycle Of New Works Lab (Oct 24, 2024)
BIO
Danielle Davenport is a Brooklyn-based actor and writer who has performed in productions, workshops and readings at theaters including The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Theater for a New Audience, Soho Rep, New York Theater Workshop, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Ensemble Studio Theatre, INTAR, Clubbed Thumb, Target Margin, The Civilians, Hartford Stage and others. Screen credits include Netflix's Master of None and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, HBO's Boardwalk Empire and a number of short films. Author of two plays-Claudia, a 2012 Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference semifinalist, and Always, recently developed as part of the Fire This Time Festival-she's currently working on her first television pilot and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University.
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VIDEO: MEN ON BOATS Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus Turns The Tables On Male Conquest
by Michael Dale - 2016-08-05 15:21:05
TV: Chatting with LOOKING's Raul Castillo & the Company of ADORATION OF THE OLD WOMAN
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-03-13 09:59:09
News
The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W. Va., featuring five new plays, including four world premieres.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W. Va., featuring five new plays, including four world premieres.
Lena Waithe Joins The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab; 8th Cycle Playwrights Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe has joined The Fire This Time Festival as a Creative Consultant for their New Works Lab. TFTT also revealed the artists who were selected for Cycle 8th of New Works Lab.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe has joined The Fire This Time Festival as a Creative Consultant for their New Works Lab. TFTT also revealed the artists who were selected for Cycle 8th of New Works Lab.
Playwrights Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME Festival 7th Cycle Of New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
The Fire This Time Festival will present Melda Beaty, Rachel Herron, and Marcus Scott as playwrights for its New Works Lab. Learn more about the Lab and about the playwrights!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
The Fire This Time Festival will present Melda Beaty, Rachel Herron, and Marcus Scott as playwrights for its New Works Lab. Learn more about the Lab and about the playwrights!
France-Luce Benson, Adrienne Dawes, Deneen Reynolds-Knott And Mars Wolfe To Develop Work In The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
France-Luce Benson, Adrienne Dawes, Deneen Reynolds-Knott, and Mars Wolfe will be developing their work in The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab. Get all the details here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
France-Luce Benson, Adrienne Dawes, Deneen Reynolds-Knott, and Mars Wolfe will be developing their work in The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab. Get all the details here.
Industry Reading of Tina Howe's WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023
Concord Theatricals and The Tent Theater Company will present an invite-only industry reading of Tina Howe’s latest and final collection of plays, Where Women Go, on April 25, 2023, at 59E59.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023
Concord Theatricals and The Tent Theater Company will present an invite-only industry reading of Tina Howe’s latest and final collection of plays, Where Women Go, on April 25, 2023, at 59E59.
Westport Country Playhouse Partners With WSHU Public Radio For Playhouse Radio Theater's A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2022
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 25, at 1:06 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2022
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 25, at 1:06 p.m.
Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck & James Anthony Tyler Join The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022
The Obie-Award winning The Fire This Time Festival has announced the four playwrights – Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck and James Anthony Tyler – who will be developing work in the 5th cycle of its New Works Lab program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022
The Obie-Award winning The Fire This Time Festival has announced the four playwrights – Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck and James Anthony Tyler – who will be developing work in the 5th cycle of its New Works Lab program.
AFRICAN/AMERICAN: MAKING THE NATION'S TABLE Extended at the Museum of Food and Drink
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022
vThe Museum of Food and Drink, in partnership with The Africa Center, today announced a one-month extension of its exhibition African/American: Making the Nation’s Table, now on view through July 17 at the newly-constructed home of The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall (1280 5th Avenue, New York).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022
vThe Museum of Food and Drink, in partnership with The Africa Center, today announced a one-month extension of its exhibition African/American: Making the Nation’s Table, now on view through July 17 at the newly-constructed home of The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall (1280 5th Avenue, New York).
Waterwell's 7 Minutes Begins Tonight at HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022
Performances begin tonight for the U.S. and English-language premiere of Stefano Massini’s 7 Minutes, produced by Waterwell in association with Working Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022
Performances begin tonight for the U.S. and English-language premiere of Stefano Massini’s 7 Minutes, produced by Waterwell in association with Working Theater.
Waterwell Announces 7 MINUTES Casting
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022
Waterwell has announced casting for the U.S. premiere of Stefano Massini's 7 Minutes, produced in association with Working Theater. The cast of 11 is composed entirely of women and gender non-conforming BIPOC+ actors.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022
Waterwell has announced casting for the U.S. premiere of Stefano Massini's 7 Minutes, produced in association with Working Theater. The cast of 11 is composed entirely of women and gender non-conforming BIPOC+ actors.
Bard At The Gate Announces Free Re-Release Of FREEMAN and SONNETS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2021
Bard at the Gate, the leader in new digital theater, and McCarter Theater Center announce the FREE re-release of the first two productions of the Bard 2021-22 season – HOW TO RAISE A FREEMAN by Zakiyyah Alexander and SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY by Jose Rivera – starting December 23 at 5 p.m. (ET) through December 31 at 11 p.m. (ET)
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2021
Bard at the Gate, the leader in new digital theater, and McCarter Theater Center announce the FREE re-release of the first two productions of the Bard 2021-22 season – HOW TO RAISE A FREEMAN by Zakiyyah Alexander and SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY by Jose Rivera – starting December 23 at 5 p.m. (ET) through December 31 at 11 p.m. (ET)
Westport Country Playhouse Partners With WSHU For A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2021
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise from last year the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 25, at 3:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 26, at 3:06 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2021
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise from last year the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 25, at 3:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 26, at 3:06 p.m.
McCarter Theater Announces Casting For Jose Rivera's SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2021
BARD AT THE GATE – the digital theater play series begun at the height of the pandemic – announces that BARD creator and co-curator Paula Vogel is one of seven performers in the cast of Jose Rivera's SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY, debuting December 1.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2021
BARD AT THE GATE – the digital theater play series begun at the height of the pandemic – announces that BARD creator and co-curator Paula Vogel is one of seven performers in the cast of Jose Rivera's SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY, debuting December 1.
Paula Vogel Joins the Cast of SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
BARD AT THE GATE – the digital theater play series begun at the height of the pandemic – has announced that BARD creator and co-curator Paula Vogel is one of seven performers in the cast of Jose Rivera’s SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY, debuting December 1 at 7:30 p.m. (eastern).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
BARD AT THE GATE – the digital theater play series begun at the height of the pandemic – has announced that BARD creator and co-curator Paula Vogel is one of seven performers in the cast of Jose Rivera’s SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY, debuting December 1 at 7:30 p.m. (eastern).
William Watkins, Shamar S. White and Antu Yacob Selected For The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021
The Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival (TFTT) is excited to announce the three dramatists who have been selected to participate in the fourth cycle of their New Works Lab Program: William Watkins, Shamar S. White, and Antu Yacob.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021
The Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival (TFTT) is excited to announce the three dramatists who have been selected to participate in the fourth cycle of their New Works Lab Program: William Watkins, Shamar S. White, and Antu Yacob.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present a free-of-charge audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” on Saturday, December 19, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Saturday, December 26, at 8 p.m. WSHU frequencies and locations are listed at wshu.org in the About Us drop-down menu.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present a free-of-charge audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” on Saturday, December 19, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Saturday, December 26, at 8 p.m. WSHU frequencies and locations are listed at wshu.org in the About Us drop-down menu.
Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Free Playreading On International Women's Day, March 8
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2019
To celebrate International Women's Day on Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m., Westport Country Playhouse will host a free-of-charge reading of "The Revolutionists," an irreverent comedy about four women - a spy, an assassin, a writer, and a royal.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2019
To celebrate International Women's Day on Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m., Westport Country Playhouse will host a free-of-charge reading of "The Revolutionists," an irreverent comedy about four women - a spy, an assassin, a writer, and a royal.
New York Stage And Film Announces Filmmakers' Workshop Winter Session
by Julie Musbach - Feb 25, 2019
New York Stage and Film announced today that the participants from the fourth season of the Filmmakers' Workshop will gather in New York City February 27th through March 1st for their Winter Session.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 25, 2019
New York Stage and Film announced today that the participants from the fourth season of the Filmmakers' Workshop will gather in New York City February 27th through March 1st for their Winter Session.
Photo Flash: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019
The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, recently celebrated opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from the evening below!
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019
The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, recently celebrated opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from the evening below!
Connecticut Women Attend the Second Women's Voices Theater Festival Held in D.C.
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 18, 2018
Connecticut women attend Voices Festival in DC; Playwright Initiative at Ivoryton; International Women's Day Readings at Westport
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 18, 2018
Connecticut women attend Voices Festival in DC; Playwright Initiative at Ivoryton; International Women's Day Readings at Westport
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